Most research on autism focuses on younger people, but some studies suggest older adults face increased risks — and perhaps ...

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition marked by differences in social interactions and in the understanding of others' thoughts or feelings, restricted interests and ...

Autistic adults who took part in an adapted group-based program in mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) reported reduced stress and improved ability to cope with everyday challenges. These ...

Autistic people are more likely to report suicide-related behaviors and psychological distress irrespective of previous traumatic experiences, according to new research from the University of ...

Many of the autistic adult clients who come to my organization for coaching didn’t know they were autistic until their 20s, 30s, 40s or even later. For most of them, learning they are autistic later ...

A comprehensive autism diagnostic evaluation (CDE) is a critical step in accurately identifying Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). It is required by Medicaid and most other insurances to qualify for ...

Researchers and clinicians outline how autistic adults navigate communication, routine, and sensory input, highlighting ...

In a new study, published in PLOS One, autistic adults describe the intense mental effort it takes to navigate nonverbal communication (NVC). Researchers reviewed 362 firsthand accounts on the online ...

Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and co-occurring intellectual disability will need more services and social supports than the average person throughout their lifetime, especially ...

As the definition of autism has widened, there’s been a growing push to create a new diagnosis, called profound autism, for ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. You may have seen videos on social media where people detail the signs that made them realize they’re autistic. Viewers are ...